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1• How to get into your computer's BIOS

By Andy Walker. If you need to access the BIOS in your system, this will guide you through the process.

2• How to update a driver

By Staff. When you change your operating system, such as upgrade from XP to Vista, some of your peripheral equipment will be upset.

3• Survivor tools

By Staff. More and more websites are available now that can ferret out viruses and spyware on your computer.

4• How to update the BIOS from a floppy

By Andy Walker. Use a floppy disk to update your BIOS on an older computer.

5• Get rid of trash on your hard drive

By Andy Walker. Use these methods to find/delete hidden and unwanted files to maximize your hard drive space.

6• How to Clean out Unwanted Files Hidden on Your Hard Drive

By Andy Walker. There are many hidden files on a Windows computer.

7• Video: Clean your memory and turbocharge your PC

By Andy Walker. If you computer runs really slowly -- but it never used to -- then it may be time to clean out your system memory.

8• The difference between PC100, PC133, and DDR memory

By Andy Walker. If you're looking at upgrading your system with some new RAM, be advised not all forms of RAM are compatible with one another.

9• Compare Vista versions

By Andy Walker. Did you know there are nine versions of Windows Vista? Here's a breakdown.

10• How to choose a microprocessor

By Andy Walker. Not all microprocessors are the same.

11• How to set-up a home network

By AndyWalker. If you have more than one computer in your home, it's easy to set up a home network.

12• What's inside a computer?

By Andy Walker. Not exactly sure what makes your computer work? All those parts seem too complicated to understand? This article will help you understand what makes a computer go.

13• How to shop for a sound card for your computer

By Andy Walker. There are all types of sound cards available on the market today.

14• Brand-name? A clone? A tough call

By Andy Walker. What is the difference between a brand name and a clone computer? Is there a difference?.

15• Free up space on your hard drive: FAQ

By Andy Walker. You can recoup large amount of space if you know exactly what you can delete from your hard drive.

16• How to buy a small business PC

By Andy Walker. A business's computer needs are different from a home's.

17• Same box, different results

By Andy Walker. Computers of similar make and build often perform differently.

18• The future of chip technology

By Andy Walker. Moore's Law has about a decade before chipmakers start running out of ways to miniaturize silicon wafers, but new non-silicon chips may save the day.

19• Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic AntiVirus

By Ted Gallardo. It is straightforward and easy-to-use and navigate, but it does tend to get lost from time to time.

20• Keeping drivers up-to-date

By Andy Walker. Get the story here about what drivers are, the importance of keeping them up-to-date, and how to go about it.

21• Fix the blue screen of death

By Andy Walker. Does you system crash and show a blue screen? Here are a few tips to help you and your computer out of the mess.

22• How to choose a computer monitor

By Andy Walker. Upgrading your computer for better performance is a popular thing to do.

23• Hard-drive shuffle tough to master

By Andy Walker. Want to know how to switch your hard drives and their corresponding drive letters? Here's how!.

24• Symantec's Norton AntiVirus 2007

By Ted Gallardo. While it does what it promises to do, and then some, this version of Norton's AntiVirus hogs too many resources and slows your computer down.

25• Yep, it's a virus.

By Andy Walker. Just when you thought it was safe to relax your computer security, you find out you were wrong about that.

26• Bigger is always better when buying hard drives

By Andy Walker. When you shop for a hard drive, shop for more than you need right this minute.

27• Two ways to fix a modem

By Andy Walker. Sometimes modems just don't work like they should.

28• Sometimes frightening virus warnings are just hoaxes.

By Andy Walker. Anyone who has emailed much at all has probably fallen prey to at least one emailed hoax.

29• Computer too noisy? It's getting too hot

By Chris Ricci. Fans inside your computer case can - and do - break down.

30• Computer Basics: What is inside a computer?

By Andy Walker. If you are new to computing, all those parts inside a computer may be really intimidating.

31• Computer Basics for Newcomers to Computers

By Andy Walker. We all need to start learning at the beginning.

32• Upgraded 486 will never perform like a Pentium

By Andy Walker. No one wants to hear these words, but sometimes it's the plain truth.

33• How to buy a small business computer in 2003

By Andy Walker. Purchasing a computer for a small business poses its own set of unique problems.

34• Compaq often puts install info on hard drive.

By Andy Walker. Unable to locate the software your computer came with? Read on to find out more about these problems.

35• Going wireless with a cell phone and modem in 1997

By Andy Walker. Ready to hit the road and want to stay in touch? You can use your cell phone with your laptop to connect (almost) any time.

36• Getting the static out

By Andy Walker. In the age of electronics, static interference comes from many sources.

37• Fry, baby, fry -- MMX inferno

By Andy Walker. If you're upgrading your computer, make sure all the components are compatible.

38• Chip overclocking makes PC faster, but be careful.

By Andy Walker. Overclocking a PC doesn't make time go faster -- it makes your processor run faster than it was meant to.

39• How to choose a power strip

By Andy Walker. With all the power cables that go along with running a computer, a power strip is essential.

40• Applications ignore one another

By Chris Ricci. Office programs are often incompatible, but you can now get around the challenge.

41• Computer myths: legends or truth?

By Peter Ehm. Some of the stories sound logical, and they might have been.

42• Pick a laptop to suit your needs

By Andy Walker. They come in all shapes and colors, but a smart buyer knows there are other points to consider before shelling out their hard-earned dollar.

43• So you want a web site of your own?

By Chris Ricci. If you think you've got something to say to the world, or something to sell to the world, doing it online might be your best bet.

44• Cool computer can stay turned on

By Andy Walker. You need to keep your computer clean and cool if you want a 24-hour always-on system.

45• Blu-ray knocks out HD DVD

By Jason Kerluck. As format wars go, this one was as brief as it was bitter.

46• How to clean your computer

By Andy Walker. A how to on keeping system damaging dirt down to a minimum.